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Process Design Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Process Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role will lead a team responsible for process development, flowsheet design, simulations, equipment sizing, and specifications, piping, and developing PFDs, PIDs, HAZID, and HAZOPs for various ...

Facilitate team alignment and onboarding process at the onset of design and promote accountability to sustain through design * Facilitate design and decision planning with the construction team ...

Sr. Process Engineer - Water Treatment

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Key responsibilities include preparing detailed process design calculations; developing and reviewing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P providing technical ...

Drinking Water Process Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will be part of a team that directs the process design for projects around the world for a global engineering firm. Great career stability and growth potential with record backlog and revenue ...

Senior Process Engineer

Katy, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Independently evaluate and design facilities for midstream and downstream projects * Basic & detailed design engineering activities for the assigned project in refineries and gas processing ...

Drinking Water Process Engineer

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will be part of a team that directs the process design for projects around the world for a global engineering firm. Great career stability and growth potential with record backlog and revenue ...

Principal Process Engineer

Freeport, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process Design: Develop Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PSV calculation basis, capital project process design basis, process control functional specification narratives for new processes and ...

Process Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement ... Perform process engineering analyses including material and chemical balances, hydraulic ...

Principal Process Engineer

Freeport, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process Design: Develop Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PSV calculation basis, capital project process design basis, process control functional specification narratives for new processes and ...

Principal Process Engineer

Freeport, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process Design: Develop Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PSV calculation basis, capital project process design basis, process control functional specification narratives for new processes and ...

Drinking Water Process Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will be part of a team that directs the process design for projects around the world for a global engineering firm. Great career stability and growth potential with record backlog and revenue ...

Process Engineer

Houston, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement ... Perform process engineering analyses including material and chemical balances, hydraulic ...

Process Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement ... Perform process engineering analyses including material and chemical balances, hydraulic ...

SR Process Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

Acts as a lead process design engineer on major projects, with a high-level competency of ... performing tasks. * Ability to lead internal and client-related meetings for detailed walkthroughs ...

SR Process Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

Acts as a lead process design engineer on major projects, with a high-level competency of ... performing tasks. * Ability to lead internal and client-related meetings for detailed walkthroughs ...

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Process Design information

What is process design?

Process design is the planning and structuring of the steps, workflows, and resources needed to transform inputs into finished products or services in the most efficient way possible. It involves analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and creating detailed plans for new or optimized processes. Process designers work to ensure that operations are cost-effective, safe, and meet quality standards. This role is crucial in industries like manufacturing, engineering, and service delivery, where efficient processes can significantly impact productivity and profitability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a process design engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Design Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical or mechanical engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience in process optimization. Familiarity with process simulation software (such as Aspen HYSYS or AutoCAD) and industry certifications like Six Sigma are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective process designs that meet organizational and regulatory standards.

What are the most common challenges faced by professionals in process design roles, and how can they be addressed?

One of the most common challenges in Process Design roles is balancing efficiency improvements with operational feasibility and compliance requirements. Professionals often need to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as operations, quality assurance, and engineering, to ensure that proposed process changes are practical and align with industry standards. Additionally, adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and integrating new tools can present hurdles. Staying proactive through continuous learning, clear communication, and iterative feedback greatly helps in overcoming these challenges and achieving successful process improvements.

What is the difference between Process Design vs Process Improvement?

AspectProcess DesignProcess Improvement
FocusCreating or developing new processes from scratch or redesigning existing onesOptimizing and enhancing existing processes for better efficiency
SkillsProcess mapping, workflow analysis, creativity, project managementData analysis, problem-solving, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often in the planning or development phaseOperational, ongoing efforts within existing workflows
CertificationsProcess mapping, project management certificationsLean, Six Sigma, Kaizen certifications

While Process Design focuses on creating and structuring new processes, Process Improvement aims to refine and enhance current workflows. Both roles are essential for operational excellence but differ in scope and approach.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Process Design jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Process Design job openings:

Infographic showing various Process Design job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. (EnergyX) has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.
The Process Engineer will translate EnergyX's separation advances into technologies such as electrodialysis, solvent extraction, brine pretreatment, adsorption, and ion exchange scaling from bench to pilot and demonstration scale leading to commercialization. The role will lead a team responsible for process development, flowsheet design, simulations, equipment sizing, and specifications, piping, and developing PFDs, PIDs, HAZID, and HAZOPs for various scales of plants. The position will be responsible for optimizing and operating demonstration plants and play a lead role in technology transfer to commercialization.
Responsibilities
Work on a team of experienced EnergyX scientists in research and development focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry including:
  • Lead EnergyX novel lithium extraction materials and technologies scale-up to commercial scale.
  • Engage with EPC contractors to deliver demonstration and commercial plants.
  • Optimize the existing demonstration plants for the process and equipment, translate pilot and demo results to process and equipment design criteria, and deliver the engineering concepts to the commercial engineering.
  • Manage and mentor engineering staff in materials production and process development in areas of membrane production and separation, electrodialysis, ion exchange/adsorption and solvent extraction.
  • Track and communicate the results of laboratory and pilot projects to design, production, and materials engineers.
  • Evaluate the state of the industry techniques and equipment for future lab and pilot testing capabilities.
  • Translate process concepts to tangible process engineering design and equipment design criteria to detailed equipment sizing.
  • Convert technical information from laboratory and pilot to demo and commercial process systems.
  • Coordinate testing and piloting with contract laboratories.
  • Interface with equipment vendors to procure equipment to specifications.
  • Oversee development and implementation process plants at all scales.
  • Assess competitive technologies and their applications and collaborate with R&D team to design experiments to evaluate technologies.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Minerals Engineering)
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in process development, piloting, scale-up, and operations.
  • Hands-on experience working in the pilot and demo plants, running tests, process trouble-shooting and process equipment
  • Understands integrating technology into overall process design.
  • Experience with typical hydrometallurgical unit operations, specifically membrane separation, ion exchange, evaporation, crystallization, and solvent extraction technologies.
  • Experienced with project development, management, and delivery.

Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing priorities, fuzzy scopes startup environment.
  • Understanding of techniques applicable for lithium extraction, separation, recovery, and refining.
  • General knowledge of the water/brine treatment, water desalination, membrane, energy storage, and lithium industries.
  • Strong knowledge of unit operation functionality including understanding the strengths and weaknesses of various unit operations and their limitations.
  • Conducting engineering calculations, mass and energy balances, process modeling, and process equipment design.
  • Experienced in drafting process engineering documents, such as PFD, P&ID, control philosophy, process design criteria.
  • Strong capital cost and operating cost knowledge of relevant processes, equipment, and unit operations.
  • Integrating safety in design, Process Safety, HAZOP, and HAZID.
  • Effective communication skills as related to the board, partners, and investors including presentation skills at meetings and conferences.
  • Capable of producing technical reports, engineering drawings, slides, summary reports

Benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time-off, holidays, and sick time
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Equity Package
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits with employer contribution; voluntary benefits available
  • Company-sponsored events

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.